1 RCNY 103-15 is the NYC regulation requiring building owners to have their parapets professionally observed annually and maintain a report on file. Non-compliance can result in violations and fines.
Who Must Comply
Any NYC building with a parapet fronting a public right-of-way (street, alley, sidewalk). This includes commercial buildings, apartment buildings, townhouses, and mixed-use structures.
Key Deadlines
- December 31 each year: Reports must be on file
- Inspections typically done September–November to meet year-end deadline
- Late reports can trigger Department of Buildings violations
What the Report Must Include
- Inspector's credentials and certification number
- Date of observation
- Findings: condition of parapet, visible cracks, deterioration, hazards
- Recommendations for repairs or further monitoring
- Building owner signature and filing confirmation
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Buildings without filed reports face Department of Buildings violations, fines, and potential remedial orders requiring immediate repairs. Failure to comply can also trigger construction stop-work orders.
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